Tigers hand Tom Croft first start of the season
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWe preview the third round of matches in the 2014-15 Aviva Premiership with last week's winners aiming to build on that success with the losers, especially Harlequins and London Welsh, keen to get some...
Aviva Premiership, Guinness Pro12 and Top 14 weekend review: Will Fraser inspires Saracens win
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsAll predictions that this would be the most challenging, most competitive Aviva Premiership for many a year were blown apart by Saracens's 39-0 away victory over Harlequins. Quins were champions...
Bok scores as Wasps sting Saints
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Wasps confirmed they would be a force to be reckoned with this season after a 20-16 win at home to defending Premiership champions Northampton Saints on Sunday. Tries in quick succession from Springbok...
Wasps hold on to edge champs
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyWasps resisted a late comeback from Northampton Saints to claim a 20-16 Premiership victory at Adams Park on Sunday. Two tries in the space of as many minutes - from Ashley Johnson and Tom Varndell...
Saints slip to Wasps defeat
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby14 September 2014As an otherwise dull contest entered its final quarter, Saints' 9-3 lead built on three penalties from Stephen Myler was transformed into a 17-9 deficit. Tries from flanker...
Wasps double stuns champions Saints
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumTries from Ashley Johnson and Tom Varndell helped Wasps to an impressive 20-16 win over champions Northampton Saints at Adams Park on Sunday. As an otherwise dull contest entered its final quarter,...
Aviva Premiership Round 1: 5 things we learned
1 decade ago by The Rugby Blog1. Lucky number 11When was the last time we saw three hat-tricks in one weekend of the Premiership? I’m not sure the internet has those sort of stats without hours of research, but it must be some...
Ford welcomes England competition
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsBath fly-half George Ford says competing for the England number 10 shirt will make him a better player. After missing the tour of New Zealand to have shoulder surgery, Ford made two tries and...
Aviva Premiership talking points: round one
1 decade ago by RFU News FeedIn the build-up to Rugby World Cup 2015, this Aviva Premiership campaign is set to be an extremely intriguing one. Indeed, the competition kicked off this weekend and produced some enthralling encounters. ...
England still need to master key skills before 2015 Rugby World Cup, says Sir Ian McGeechan
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsNext Friday tickets go on sale for the 2015 World Cup. The minds of rugby fans are already drifting towards next autumn, and even this weekend – the first of the new season – it was difficult...
